Bay Area Ridge Trail: Samuel P. Taylor SP to White Hill OS Pre…

Overview

An unpaved road, mostly downhill, runs along the crest of Bolinas Ridge, and from its heights, you have magnificent views of the sparkling ocean, Tomales Bay, Point Reyes Peninsula, tree-covered ridges, deep canyons, oak-dotted hills, and distant peaks. <br><br>On Bolinas Ridge, you travel through damp forests on soft and springy leaf duff; wind through tall chaparral on bare, rocky sandstone; and cross open, cattle-grazed grasslands. After descending to Lagunitas Creek, the shaded Cross Marin Trail is paved from Platform Bridge southeast through Samuel P. Taylor State Park. <br><br>Weather and temperature vary: On Bolinas Ridge, long, exposed stretches of the trail can be windy, hot, or foggy. For bikers, the Bolinas Ridge Trail can be bumpy and rutted.

Trail Stats

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Typical Bolinas Ridge Trail canopy

Typical Bolinas Ridge Trail canopy

Taking a break from hiking the Cross Marin trail- swimming in Lagunitas Creek

Taking a break from hiking the Cross Marin trail- swimming in Lagunitas Creek

Bolinas Ridge Turnoff

Bolinas Ridge Turnoff

Bolinas views

Bolinas views

Entering the woods on Bolinas Ridge

Entering the woods on Bolinas Ridge

Lagunitas Creek

Lagunitas Creek

View of Blacks Mountain from the Jewell Trail

View of Blacks Mountain from the Jewell Trail

Wildflowers and vistas abound in this forest.

Wildflowers and vistas abound in this forest.

Bolinas Ridge flares

Bolinas Ridge flares

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